Happy Home Movie Day!
Saturday, October 21st is the “official” HMD date for 2023, but like last year we welcome events throughout October and beyond – any day can be Home Movie Day! As many events have shifted back to being in-person, we’ve implemented a new calendar and submission form, all of which can be found at our About Home Movie Day page, along with lots of info about the history of global Home Movie Day and how to host your own. See you over there, and at the movies!
Arthur H. Smith (1909-2000) was an industrial filmmaker for the Bell System in California who also made films as a hobby his entire life, including dramatic thrillers, personal documentaries, and home movies. His collection was donated to the Center for Home Movies after his death and is now held at the Library of Congress. The Film-Maker Arthur H. Smith is a career-spanning look at some of his finest moments.
Featuring:
Memories on Film (1979)
Signs of the Times (1939)
Streetcar to Heaven (1946)
The Mirror (1950)
Tense Moment trailer (1953)
Blanche’s Recital [excerpt] (1977)
Dolls We Love (1982)